Weather & Climate in Yuba, WI

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Yuba has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 36.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38. The city sits at an elevation of 857 feet.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-9°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	43.6°F
	19% below US avg
January Average	15°F (-9°C)
July Average	69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days	260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	857 ft (261 m)
Area	0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density	180/sq mi
Coordinates	43.5365°N, 90.4268°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Richland County County
Nearest Airport	Tri-County Regional (LNR) 26 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.2"

5% below US avg

Wettest Month (Aug) 4.13"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.91"

Air Quality

AQI Median	38.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	51.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability	70.0 / 100
Community Resilience	63.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Very Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Low
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	Relatively Moderate

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Tornado History

377 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 18 fatalities, 442 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 7, 1984	EF5	73 km	36.0 mi	9
Jul 3, 1983	EF4	67 km	0.5 mi	0
Apr 19, 1957	EF4	42 km	21.1 mi	1
Sep 26, 1951	EF4	95 km	9.0 mi	1
Aug 7, 2021	EF3	51 km	9.4 mi	0
Jun 16, 2014	EF3	92 km	1.0 mi	0
Aug 27, 1994	EF3	75 km	10.5 mi	2
Aug 29, 1992	EF3	94 km	28.0 mi	1
Jun 8, 1984	EF3	97 km	29.0 mi	0
Jul 3, 1983	EF3	63 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 5, 1980	EF3	66 km	26.9 mi	0
Aug 2, 1967	EF3	91 km	0.1 mi	2
Sep 3, 1964	EF3	41 km	17.1 mi	0
Aug 16, 1963	EF3	63 km	9.6 mi	0
Aug 16, 1963	EF3	63 km	9.6 mi	0
Aug 16, 1963	EF3	63 km	9.6 mi	0
May 26, 1959	EF3	95 km	34.3 mi	0
Apr 19, 1957	EF3	22 km	9.0 mi	0
May 10, 1953	EF3	98 km	6.6 mi	0
Jun 15, 2022	EF2	40 km	22.9 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: COTTONVILLE INCIDENT (3,466 acres, 2005).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2005	COTTONVILLE INCIDENT	3,466	84 km
1987	BIG BURN	3,154	73 km
2024	2024 DOD HARDWOOD RANGE RX	2,717	83 km
1994	BIG BURN	2,248	72 km
2023	2023 RX	1,992	82 km
1997	BIG BURN	1,642	73 km
2004	POOL ONE NORTH	1,576	63 km
1998	UNNAMED	1,297	73 km
2021	2021 DOD HARDWOOD RANGE RX	987	82 km
2007	UNNAMED	981	62 km
2003	UNNAMED	901	71 km
1998	PR 17	896	63 km
2007	UNNAMED	875	64 km
2009	UNNAMED	867	63 km
2007	PR 16	778	72 km
2006	PR 17 RX FIRE	701	73 km
2018	2018 BADGER RX BURNS	659	58 km
2005	UNNAMED	657	65 km
2003	PR 17	632	73 km
2019	2019 BADGER RX BURNS	627	58 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	15°F (-9°C)	0.9 in	Coldest, Driest
February	20°F (-7°C)	1.0 in
March	31°F (-0°C)	2.0 in
April	45°F (7°C)	3.2 in
May	57°F (14°C)	3.5 in
June	66°F (19°C)	3.9 in
July	69°F (21°C)	4.0 in	Warmest
August	68°F (20°C)	4.1 in	Wettest
September	60°F (16°C)	4.1 in
October	49°F (9°C)	2.4 in
November	34°F (1°C)	2.1 in
December	21°F (-6°C)	1.3 in

Yuba has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 15°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (0.9").

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